Vehicle faults that need checking before a driving test :Cross Stitch – Motoring
Some vehicles need to be checked and possibly fixed before they can be used for a driving test because of vehicle manufacturer recalls. Find out if a safety or recall notice has been issued for your vehicle and what you need to do.
If you don’t bring proof:
- your test will be cancelled
- no expenses will be paid
- you might lose your test fee
You can’t use a recalled vehicle for your test unless you can show documents to prove to the examiner that:
- the recall work has been carried out
- the vehicle has been checked and no work is needed
- the vehicle is free from needing the recall work
The proof that the vehicle has been fixed can be either of the following:
- the actual recall letter or safety notice that has been stamped by the manufacturer or dealer
- written proof from the manufacturer or a dealer (on official or headed notepaper)
If you don’t give proof, your test will be cancelled, no expenses will be paid and you might lose your test fee.
| Faulty seat belt mechanism | 1989 to 1990 models | 18 March 2023 | |
| Faulty brake hoses | Models built between July 1995 and June 1996 with the following build codes: SS, ST, SJ, SU, SM, SP, TB, TR, TA, TG, TC or TK | 12 February 2024 | COB 8/98, 10/98, 11/98, 14/98 |
| Right-hand engine mount stud(s) may not be fully inserted. If all three studs broke it could result in loss of drive to the wheels. | 1.6 litre DV6 engine with VIN numbers in the range: WF0CXXGAJ6A23666 to WF0UXXGAJU7Y23813 | 18 November 2023 | COB 37/2008 |
| Right-hand engine mount stud(s) may not be fully inserted. If all three studs broke it could result in loss of drive to the wheels. | 1.6 litre DV6 engine with VIN numbers in the range: WF0CXXGAJ6A23666 to WF0UXXGAJU7Y23813 | 18 November 2023 | COB 37/2008 |
| Faulty brake hoses | 1998 models with the following build codes: SP, TB, TR, TA, TG, TC, TK or TD | 13 February 2024 | COB 9/98, 14/98 |
| Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle | Models registered from February 2005 to August 2009 | 03 February 2024 | COB 04/2010 |
| Faulty brake linkage | Models (excluding Station Wagon (SW)) with build dates between September 1998 and February 2002. All cars affected are ‘S’ registration plate up to and including ’51’ | 11 December 2023 | COB 30/03 |
A current MOT certificate is acceptable evidence for the Renault Clio ll (mark two) and Campus only.
| Faulty bonnet catch | All models | 03 May 2023 | COB 46/07 |
All vehicles with a registration number of 55 onwards and the following range of vehicle identification numbers (VIN).
| Faulty headrests and or side airbag deployment | VNKKG9#3#0A001018 to VNKKG9#3#0A032844 VNKJC9#3#0A008629 to VNKJC9#3#0A046881 VNKJG9#3#0A002425 to VNKJG9#3#0A032787 VNKJL9#3#0A013738 to VNKJL9#3#0A090052 VNKKL9#3#0A001022 to VNKKL9#3#0A090056 VNKKC9#3#0A001024 to VNKKC9#3#0A046882 | 02 February 2024 | COB 47/2007 |
Auris, Avensis, Aygo (MMT or VSC), Verso and Yaris
| Accelerator pedal may fail to return to idle | With build dates from 02 January 2024 to 01 May 2023 | 03 February 2024 | COB 04/2010 |
| Faulty driver and front passenger seat belt locking mechanism | Vehicles with the following chassis numbers: X4 208640 up to X4 290484 X4 357817 up to Y4 304137 X6 087167 up to X6 109757 X6 136077 up to Y6 122518 X3 031006 up to X3 040514 X3 050118 up to Y3 041161 The registration letters of these vehicles will be S (January 99 onwards), T,V,W or old-shaped X registered vehicles | 10 January 2024 | COB 11/01, 15/01, 03/05 |
| Potential steering problem | Models from October 2006 (56 registration) with the following VIN 7 4 029534 to 704 233663 7 6 021542 to 7 6 087940 | 03 January 2024 | COB 02/2008 |
| Possible faulty handbrake cable and fitting | All vehicles that have a registration plate with a ’59’ or ’10’ year identifier | 27 July 2023 | COB 20/2010 |